International Foundation for Protection Officers

Buy “Women in the Security Profession” now on sale!

"Women in the Security Profession, 1st Edition, A Practical Guide for Career Development," written by the IFPO's Sandi J. Davies, is out now. The book is described as an "invaluable resource for women who are considering a career in security or upper management contains comprehensive and actionable advice and career development tactics."   Click here to purchase [...]

By |2016-09-30T08:58:53-04:00September 30th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Buy “Women in the Security Profession” now on sale!

Shoplifter pulls knife on security guards at New Jersey ShopRite

Ayesha Batemon and Richard Bryant appears in court on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. Caitlin Mota | The Jersey Journal By Caitlin Mota | The Jersey Journal on September 27, 2016 at 3:56 PM JERSEY CITY -- A Newark man has been charged with pointing a knife at two loss prevention officers while his [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:51-05:00September 30th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Shoplifter pulls knife on security guards at New Jersey ShopRite

Security guard kills attacker at West Virginia mine ambush

Johnny Johnston, Jr., 31, of Kincaid was found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. Police say the security guard, identified as Gary Gover, 55, of Hilltop, WV suffered injuries "consistent with a fall." Photo from http://www.wvva.com/ By Sarah Plummer of the Register-Herald Reporter One man is dead after trespassing at the Frasure [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:49-05:00September 30th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security guard kills attacker at West Virginia mine ambush

Kim Kardashian thanks security guard for protecting her from stalker

  Man tries to literally kiss Kim Kardashian's butt. Wed, September 28, 2016 2:23pm EDT by Taylor Weatherby of HollywoodLife.com Just when Gigi Hadid’s attacker thought he could pull the same move on Kim Kardashian, he was totally shut down by her intense security team. Once Kim was safe and sound, she made sure [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:47-05:00September 29th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Kim Kardashian thanks security guard for protecting her from stalker

Tennessee lawmakers support, honor security officers killed on duty

Members of Private Officer International and State Rep. Mark Pody, as well as Sen. Mae Beavers listen as State Rep. Susan Lynn reads a resolution honoring security officers killed while on duty. LAURIE EVERETT / The Wilson Post   A heartfelt thanks and praise to Rick McCann, Private Officer International, the Mt. Juliet Police [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:46-05:00September 28th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Tennessee lawmakers support, honor security officers killed on duty

The IFPO presents: The 2nd Annual Kingdom Security 2016 in Saudi Arabia

The International Foundation for Protection Officers is supporting the 2nd Annual Kingdom Security 2016, scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, King Abdul Aziz Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   At this conference, you will: -- Engage with fellow professionals to expand your regional & global network. -- Learn about latest technologies and systems [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:44-05:00September 28th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on The IFPO presents: The 2nd Annual Kingdom Security 2016 in Saudi Arabia

Shoplifting suspect runs over security guard’s arms in California

Shaquett Thompson, 22, is charged in connection with running over a security guard's arms in San Bruno's Tanforan Mall. From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: San Bruno CA Sept 24 2016 A San Francisco woman fleeing in a car from a shoplifting spree at a JC Penney in San Bruno proceeded to knock over a retail security [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:41-05:00September 24th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Shoplifting suspect runs over security guard’s arms in California

Topless woman attacks mall security officer in South Carolina

GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA)— A mall security officer says he was attacked by a topless woman in the parking lot of Haywood Mall. The officer then encountered 21-year-old Kaitlin Mackenzie Lawrence, wearing jeans and no shirt. Editor: You just never know what can happen on-the-job as a security officer (Good to hear the officer [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:39-05:00September 24th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Topless woman attacks mall security officer in South Carolina

Student helps security officer take down attacker in Florida

Marcus Childs says he got the suspect on the ground and held him while the officer put handcuffs on him. Photo: wftv.com A hero award goes out to Marcus Childs, a freshman at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach Fla., who helped a security officer detain a suspect. By CampusSafetyMagazine Staff · September 19, 2016 A [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:38-05:00September 23rd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Student helps security officer take down attacker in Florida

Charlotte man accused of recruiting for ISIS, planning training compound

Erick Jamal Hendricks, 35, used social media networks to identify people to train to join ISIL, also known as ISIS, federal authorities said. He also appeared to have ties to a terrorist attack in Texas in 2015 at an event mocking prohibitions of making drawings of the prophet Mohammad. Mecklenburg Count Sheriff’s DepartmentRead more [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:36-05:00September 23rd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Charlotte man accused of recruiting for ISIS, planning training compound

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